Why is Margarina vegetal classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it includes refined vegetable oils, palm and palm‑kernel oil, emulsifiers (E471 and E472c), a preservative (potassium sorbate, E202), a citric acid acidulant (E330) and a carotenes colourant (E160a), all of which are characteristic of industrially formulated foods.

How does the salt content in Margarina vegetal affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.5 g of salt per 100 g, the spread provides a moderate amount that can quickly add up if used in large quantities, contributing to daily sodium limits and making it less ideal for people who need to strictly control salt intake for hypertension.

Is Margarina vegetal suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

The margarine is certified gluten‑free, but it contains skimmed milk powder, so it is not vegan; it is appropriate for those avoiding gluten but not for strict vegan consumers.

Consum • 500 g

Margarina vegetal

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Margarina vegetal is a 500 g spreadable vegetable margarine marketed as a gluten‑free, light salted spread and belongs to the Fat and sauces / Fats group in the PNNS classification. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with ingredients such as palm oil, emulsifiers (E471, E472c), potassium sorbate and a small amount of milk powder that trigger the lower grade. Nutritionally it provides 60 g of fat (including 16 g of saturated fat) and 543 kcal per 100 g while keeping sugars very low at 0.5 g, but the high saturated‑fat and salt (0.5 g) content, plus the presence of dairy, make it less suitable for low‑fat or vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal543 kcal

Fat60 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical plant‑based spreads, this margarine contains less fat, saturated fat and sugar but slightly more salt per 100 g, delivering 543 kcal versus the category average of 709 kcal.

Ingredients

Margarina vegetal A Aceites vegetales (girasol y nabina en proporciones varíables), agua, grasas vegetales (palma, palmiste), leche desnatada en polvo, sal (0.5%), emulgentes (monogliceridos y diglicéridos de ácidos grasos, ésteres citricos de monoglicéridos y diglicéridos de ácidos grasos), aromas, conservador (sorbato potásico), acidulante (ácido citrico), colorante (carotenos), vitaminas E, Ay D. Alérgenos Ver destacado en lista de (negrita) Conservación Mantener entre 0-7°C Atención al Socio-Cliente ! Infor Valor Grasa de las Hidrat de los Protel Sal Vitam Vitarn Vitami Vitamt VRN: Va

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